Theodor Weissenberger
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| Theodor Weissenberger | |
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| 21 December 1914 – 10 June 1950 | |
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| Place of birth | Mühlheim am Main |
| Place of death | Nürburgring |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1936-1945 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | JG 77, JG 5, JG 7 |
| Commands | I./JG 7, JG 7 |
| Awards | Knight's Cross wit Oak Leaves |
Theodor Weissenberger (born 21 December 1914 in Mühlheim am Main, killed in a car racing accident 10 June 1950 on the Nürburgring) was a German World War II fighter ace who served in the Luftwaffe from 1936 until the end of World War II in 1945. He flew more than 500 combat missions claiming 208 enemy aircraft shot down.
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[edit] World War II
Weissenberger converted to the Messerschmitt Me 262 Jet fighter in the second half of 1944. In November of 1944 he was asked to command I./JG 7. Promoted to Major on 1 January 1945, Weissenberger was put in command of JG 7 as Geschwaderkommodore. He is credited with eight confirmed victories while flying the Me 262[1].
[edit] Awards
- German Cross in Gold
- Iron Cross 2. and 1. class
- Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross (13 November 1942)
- Oak Leaves (2 August 1943)
[edit] Notes
- ^ For a list of Luftwaffe Jet aces see List of German World War II Jet aces
[edit] References
- Lexikon der Wehrmacht. Theodor Weissenberger. Retrieved on 27 March 2007.
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| Preceded by Oberstleutnant Johannes Steinhoff |
Commander of Jagdgeschwader 7 Nowotny January 1, 1945-May 8, 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
